Growing up in suburban Iowa, I always felt out of touch with the new musical theatre that was constantly surfacing in the larger cities with a more prominent theatre scene. Whenever the Tony Awards would roll around, I felt very far from the action because I had no way to fully experience the shows. It […]
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Senior year: for some of you high schoolers, a graduation countdown has been on your phone since the first day of school in September. As the spring draws nearer, the dreaded college question keeps popping up more frequently. For all students who are looking for potential college theatre programs to audition or apply to, it […]
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This semester, I have the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in London. It is so exciting to be in a brand new city that has so much to offer, especially in terms of the theatre scene. Another aspect of this semester abroad that I am particularly looking forward to is all the traveling that I […]
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The movie musical: a staple genre in the movie industry. In the late 1920s, the “talkies” era ended and movies finally had the capability to capture actual sound for the screen. That meant that there were limitless possibilities for new directions the industry could go. Starting with the golden age classics such as State Fair or Singin’ […]
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It’s back to school season and The Green Room is looking out for you. All this month, the NMT Countdown series is bringing you a guide to the best-selling songs on NMT from the last year. Are you planning a cabaret and looking for the perfect stand-alone song? Are you a soprano looking for audition […]
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After weeks of sunshine, the end of summer is near. This is the point in the year where schools start up again and students depart for college. Pumpkin flavors begin to fill up menus and sweaters start to show up in people’s wardrobes. For some, the shifting of the seasons also symbolizes new beginnings and […]
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“Bookworm” is a title I have worn long and proud throughout my lifetime. If you are like me, nothing can be more comforting and satisfying than indulging in a good book. It is a unique way to be transported into another world, much like the theatre. However, initially, I strayed away from musicals that were […]
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Stop and think for a moment. Off the top of your head, are you able to name ten female musical theatre composers? Five? Three? Chances are, you only know enough to count the names on one hand. In a world of vast diverse musical theater, should it really be difficult to name at least a […]
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